Sunflower (Helianthus Cultus) in Russia: Key Oilseed Crop and Oil Production - Fork Cast

Research in agriculture includes optimizing plant nutrition management using microscopic particles of rocks. This will help improve soil quality, fertilizer efficiency, add micronutrients, and reduce dependency on chemicals.

The study will examine the impact of the powder on crops and soil, as well as the content of micronutrients. This is important due to soil degradation and nutrient deficiencies.

An accredited center has received a sample of wheat for analysis based on various criteria. Laboratory tests are being conducted to determine the grain quality, with established standards and limitations. The assessment of the 2025 harvest is being carried out in the Rostov region and the Republic of Kalmykia. State monitoring will be free of charge until October 10, 2025. The Federal State Budgetary Institution is preparing for the harvest and monitoring activities.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has released initial estimates of the soybean crop: only 5 states have not reached 60% in the "good" to "excellent" category. Iowa and Wisconsin are at 18% and 16% respectively. In Illinois, 48% of soybeans are in excellent condition, while in Iowa it's 63%. Iowa's weather conditions are favorable for soybean growth following May precipitation. Cold and dry weather in May slowed down crop development. An increase in temperature is expected in early June, which could improve crop prospects.

Since the beginning of the year, the export of agricultural products from Russia to China has increased by 8%, reaching $3.1 billion. It is expected that by 2030, the volume will exceed $11 billion. Russia is an important supplier of fish, oils, grains, and buckwheat to China. The export of pasta and alcohol is also increasing.

In Kuban, a rich wheat harvest is being gathered. It is planned to start harvesting in early July using 12 combines and 13 trucks. The Gulkevichsky breeding farm is provided with fuel and materials for successful harvesting due to efficient land use.

The center of Rosselkhozbank has completed the Forum on the development of linseed production in Russia. The planting area will increase by 5%, reaching 1.753 million hectares, with a yield of up to 1.42 million tons.

This year, the export of linseeds has decreased by 15%, with China and Belgium leading in purchases.

Land areas under oilseed crops in Russia have reached a historical maximum of 20 million hectares, with a harvest of 31-32 million tons. Producers are switching to sunflower, rapeseed, beans, reducing wheat and rye cultivation. It is expected that processing of oil crops and meal will increase.

Export of meal decreased by 10%, rapeseed meal increased, while soybean meal decreased.

The issues in tomato production are due to vulnerability to diseases, including ToBRFV, which causes brown wrinkled fruit. Vegetables by Bayer company has introduced new tomato hybrids with genetic resistance to ToBRFV, designed to ensure safe and high-quality yields.

The importance of gardening in the Russian agro-industrial complex was emphasized at the meeting where successes and development goals were discussed. Stavropol Krai stands out with significant progress - the area of orchards is growing, yields are increasing, and nursery capacities meet global standards.

The export of vegetable oils decreased by 22% during the first 5 months of 2025. The export of sunflower seeds, soybeans, rapeseed, and flax decreased. Prices for the products are declining due to abundant reserves and negative producer margins.

Production of agricultural products in Russian farms has increased: by 1.4% in April, by 1.6% in January-April. Experts expect a growth ranging from 2% to 4.4% this year, however, some believe that the forecasts are overestimated due to negative factors.

Indonesia reduced palm oil exports by 5.37% in the first 4 months of 2025, but the total value increased by 20% to $7.05 billion. The export duty on crude oil was increased from 7.5% to 10%.